NJ Marine Killed in Afghanistan

A Marine from Clarksboro, N.J. died in combat in Afghanistan Wednesday

A Gloucester County Marine was killed in Afghanistan Wednesday, according to the U.S. Defense Department. He was 27.

First Lt. Ryan K. Iannelli, of Clarksboro, N.J., died during combat operations in the Helmand province of Afghanistan, according to officials.

His cause of death is under investigation.

Iannelli, who graduated from Kingsway Regional High School as class president, was assigned to a Marine helicopter squadron.

Iannelli left for his first combat tour on Aug. 14.
 

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